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Abnormal uterine bleeding that is not related to MENSTRUATION, usually in females without regular MENSTRUAL CYCLE. The irregular and unpredictable bleeding usually comes from a dysfunctional ENDOMETRIUM.
Entry Term(s)
Bleeding Between Periods
Breakthrough Bleeding
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
Intermenstrual Bleeding
Spotting
NLM Classification #
WP 440
Public MeSH Note
1963; for BREAKTHROUGH BLEEDING & SPOTTING see UTERINE HEMORRHAGE 1980-2005
History Note
1963; for BREAKTHROUGH BLEEDING & SPOTTING use UTERINE HEMORRHAGE 1980-2005
Abnormal uterine bleeding that is not related to MENSTRUATION, usually in females without regular MENSTRUAL CYCLE. The irregular and unpredictable bleeding usually comes from a dysfunctional ENDOMETRIUM.